Course summary
Behind every successful business is sound leadership.
In today’s fast-paced business world, our Bachelor of Business Administration gives you the management skills to harness the people, resources and strategies needed to achieve your business goals.
You can specialise in either Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Tourism, and we allow you the flexibility to determine the structure of your study.
You'll also gain invaluable practical experience via an internship, or you can study elective units from across our undergraduate offerings
This degree can lead you to a career in administrative management roles within private and government organisations, human resource management, marketing, international business and management.
International snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
3F/6P | China - TUST | 1, 3 |
Major areas of study
Students may also develop a major from other majors offered within the School of Business and Tourism with course coordinator approval.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising solutions to challenges related to a business discipline. |
| Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australian-wide and international settings as applied in business and social situations. Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts. |
Assessment methods
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses or problem resolutions, and examinations.
Teaching methods
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Career opportunities
Professional placement
Students may choose, as electives, one or two double-weighted internship units.
Professional recognition
Students may be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
Students wanting to gain professional accreditation for accounting should study the Bachelor of Accounting or the Bachelor of Business.
Students wanting to gain professional accreditation for finance should study the Bachelor of Business.
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| Type | Detail |
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| Course code | 3001145 |
| Course abbreviation | BBA |
| Credit points | 288 |
| Equivalent units | 24 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time Students can complete this course in a shorter duration subject to unit availabilities |
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| Indicative ATAR/OP | N/A |
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Learning Resources
MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.
The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.
The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.
Equipment and facilities
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.Course structure
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Table of contents
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- eight (8) units from Part B; and
- eight (8) units from Part C; or
- one (1) eight-unit (8) University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of Majors.
- Unless approved by the Course Coordinator, a minimum of six (6) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Advanced and a maximum of ten (10) units must have a Level of Learning classified as Introductory.
Exit Awards
Associate Degree of Business Administration
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To be eligible for an Associate Degree of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- Eight (8) units from Part A;
- any four (4) units from Part B; and
- any four (4) units from Part C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Diploma of Business Administration
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To be eligible for a Diploma of Business Administration a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- Four (4) units from Part A; and
- any four (4) units from Part B or C
- A candidate in the Bachelor of Business Administration who has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Schedule of units
Notes
| Note 1: | Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units requiring a 16 unit pre-requisite including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). Please be aware of this double-weighting if you are restricted in the number of electives you can select. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement. |
| Note 2: | A major in this course is a suggested sequence of study. If you select one of the suggested major sequences the major name will appear on your transcript and final testamur. If you design and have approved your own major sequence, there will be no major name to appear on your transcript. |
| Note 3: | Advanced Level unit. Students must complete a minimum of six (6) Advanced Level units by the end of their course. |
Unit groups
Management Selections
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose four (4) units from the following: | |||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| MKT10724 - Services Marketing | Advanced | ||
| MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | ||
| MNG10718 - Strategic Architecture of Organisations | Advanced | ||
| MNG10717 - Culture and Change Implementation | Advanced | ||
| ACC00152 - Business Finance | Advanced | ||
| MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy | Advanced | ||
Part C
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any eight (8) undergraduate units offered by the School of Business and Tourism. Students can select any undergraduate unit offered by the University with Course Coordinator approval, ensuring that any pre-requisite has been met. | |||
| When selecting units, students are reminded that, unless approved by a Course Coordinator, their twenty-four (24) unit course must include a minimum of six (6) Advanced units and a maximum of ten (10) Introductory units. | |||
| Some suggested Part C units are: | |||
| MNG73005 - Internship A | Advanced | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| MNG73006 - Internship B | Advanced | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| MNG10476 - Professional Development for the Workplace | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00104 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | Advanced | Note 3 | |
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | Note 3 | |
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
Tourism Selections
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy | Advanced | ||
| MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | ||
| MNG10717 - Culture and Change Implementation | Advanced | ||
| MNG10724 - Coastal and Marine Tourism | Intermediate | ||
| MNG10718 - Strategic Architecture of Organisations | Advanced | ||
| MNG72005 - International Business | Advanced | ||
| MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
| MNG10253 - Sustainable Business Management | Advanced |
This course is available to:
International students studying online or outside of Australia
Where and when do you want to study?
China - TUST
Session 1March 2020
Applications for this course to study outside Australia are made directly to SCU via our online application service.
Apply OnlineSession 2
Session 3November 2020
Applications for this course to study outside Australia are made directly to SCU via our online application service.
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From the 1st of June, 2017, the term 'Distance Education' has been replaced with 'Online'